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MTD 840 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 840 Series Operator's Manual

Transmatic garden tractor
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Transmatic
Garden Tractor
Models
820 Thru 828
840 Thru 848
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions carefully
before operating
equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-
covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. 8ox 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10119C
(12/2001 )

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  • Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. 8ox 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10119C...
  • Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................Slope Gauge ....................... Hardware Pack ......................Unpacking ........................Assembling Your Garden Tractor ................Know Your Garden Tractor ..................Operating Your Garden Tractor ................... Making Adjustments ....................Maintaining Your Garden Tractor ................Off-Season Storage ....................Optional Equipment .....................
  • Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others, read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your lawn mower, failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 onthemower d eckorcontact t heengine exhaust that children will remain where you last saw them. presenting a potential firehazard. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of an adult other than the operator. SlopeOperation • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
  • Page 5 visually inspect b ladefordamage (e.g., e xcessive • Donotchange theengine governor settings o r wear, b ent, c racked). Replace withbladewhich overspeed theengine. E xcessive e ngine speeds meets original equipment specifications. aredangerous. • Keepallnuts, b oltsandscrews tighttobesurethe • Observe proper d isposal lawsandregulations. equipment is insafeworking condition.
  • Page 6 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE ! "ql A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST ' "" Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 7 SECTION 3: HARDWARE P ACK NOTE: Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit. Part numbers are shown )arentheses. A_ATTACHING THE DECK LINKS ATTACHING THE CUTTING DECK NOTE: This hardware may be assembled C_ATTACHING THE DECK WHEELS (if not already attached) Spacers (750-0932A)
  • Page 8 SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR Unpacking or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or vegetable oil. If discomfort persists,call physi- • Remove all screws and staples from top of crate cian immediately. using a 1/4" hex head socket or a screw driver. EYES: Flush with cool water for at least 15 min- •...
  • Page 9 Type B Battery Remove the steering bellow from the lift lever on the right hand side of tractor. Place steering bellow • Lift the hood of the tractor and locate the battery. over the steering shaft extending through the dash. See Figure 2.
  • Page 10 • Remove the four screws which secure the seat to the seat pivot bracket. WARNING: Before operating tractor, stand behind the seat Quick adjustment seat only: NOTE: If the seat was shipped in a box, remove four and pull back on it to make sure the seat is screws from the bottom of the seat and place the seat in engaged in the seat stop.
  • Page 11 • Move the tractor lift handle all the way back to the assembly and slide the cross bar into one of the fully raised position. Turn the tractor steering wheel holes on the left side of frame. Secure with hairpin all the way to the right.
  • Page 12 Insert the deck roller brackets up through the 50" Deck only: Remove the bolts, nuts and brackets provided on the rear of the deck. It may be cupped washers which are attached to the deck necessary to rotate the deck roller brackets 360 ° to next to the chute opening.
  • Page 13 Tire Pressure Installing the Battery The tires on your tractor may be over-inflated for Type A Battery shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before NOTE: If battery is put into service after date shown on operating the unit. Check the sidewall of the tires for top of battery, charge for minimum I hour at 6 amps.
  • Page 14 screw which secures the mounting clamp. See Figure 19. Slip the end of the drain tube into the mounting clamp. Tighten the self-tapping screw to --Drain secure the clamp. Do not overtighten which could Tube collapse the drain tube. NOTE: The vented battery allows any gases or liquid from the battery to be drained onto the ground.
  • Page 15 SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR This section is meant to acquaint you with the various types of controls and switches available on these tractors. Please read this section carefully and know your tractor well before operating. As with any power equipment, it is extremely important to ensure proper and safe operation of the tractor by following the instructions closely.
  • Page 16 throttle has to be set at FAST position to start the IMPORTANT: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged engine. Same position has to be maintained while position (down) when starting the engine, when shifting operating any attachment (such as the mowing deck, into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
  • Page 17 SECTION 6: OPERATING Y OUR GARDEN TRACTOR Maintaining Safety interlock system is to prevent the engine from cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake pedal is depressed and the PTO lever is in the disengaged position. In power addition, the PTO lever must be in the disengaged WARNING: AS with type of...
  • Page 18 Operating Tractor • Start the engine as instructed previously. WARNING: position for any reason, disengage the blades, Before leaving the operator's • Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent strain place the shift lever in neutral, engage the on the engine and to operate attachments. parking brake, shut engine off and remove key.
  • Page 19 SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS If speed control adjustment is needed, adjust the speed WARNING: control links as follows. (A 3/4" shim or suitable spacer Disconnect the spark plug is required.) wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or •...
  • Page 20 • Steering Wheel Models 820-829 only: Place the speed control lever in the first position. If the tractor turns tighter in one direction compared to • Models 840-849 only: Place the speed control the other, the steering drag link must be adjusted. To lever in the second position.
  • Page 21 Some units have adjustable tie rods so the toe-in can WARNING: Do not adjust the brake while be adjusted. To adjust the toe-in on these units, follow these steps. the engine is running. Be sure to block the wheels of the tractor before making the brake •...
  • Page 22 SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR Cutting Blades WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine before WARNING: Protect hands by using heavy performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance. gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blades. The blades may be removed for sharpening or Lubrication replacement as follows:...
  • Page 23 Tires • Add only distilled water. Never add additional acid or any other chemicals to the battery after initial • Maximum tire pressure under any circumstance is activation. 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on all tires. Check tire sidewalls for manufacturer's NOTE: If you have operated the tractor for a long recommendation on tire inflation.
  • Page 24 • Remove the left hand pulley cover by unhooking • Remove the two pins which act as belt keepers by the spring and removing five self-tapping screws. the variable speed pulley. For the location of the See Figure 28. variable speed pulley, see Figure 30. •...
  • Page 25 SECTION 10: OPTIONAL E QUIPMENT At the time of manufacture of tractor, the following optional equipment is available. Description Model No. • Grass Collector For46" Deck • OEM-190-083 • Mulching Kit For46" Deck * OEM-190-118 • 45" Two Stage Snow Thrower •...
  • Page 26 SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING Trouble Corrective Action Possible Cause(s) Engine will not Safety switch button not There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the clutch crank depressed. pedal switch and the deck lift lever switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the buttons on each switch.
  • Page 27 YOUR NOTES Date Comments...
  • Page 28 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or expoded outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories.

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